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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.96 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.96 and 296.04 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.96 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.96 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.96 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 138,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,534.88/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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